Senior Debating Workshops / State Team Trials

The Senior Debating Workshops are for students in Years 8 to 12. The workshops are designed to teach students the skills necessary to debate in the higher-level SADA divisions. These workshops last for three hours and take the format of a lecture on a particular aspect of high level debating (eg. case-building, manner, matter, etc) from the state’s best debaters and adjudicators, followed by an opportunity to practice their new-found skills in a secret topic debate and receive specialist, expert feedback.

Performance at these workshops forms the basis of selection on the South Australian Schools' State Debating Team. However, all debaters are welcome to attend and develop their skills, even if they are not considering trying out for the State Team. Each workshop will cover different content so students are encouraged to attend all three.

The Workshops are typically held in October and November.

For more information about the State Debating Team, please click here.

Personal Information

Name

School

Email address

School year level

Debating grade

Preferred speaking position

Do you wish to be considered for State Team selection?

Years of debating experience

Notable debating achievements or other relevant information

Workshop Attendance

Please indicate which workshops you will be able to attend. Please try and attend as many trials as possible.